COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

$165,000 - $190,000 Plus Excellent Benefits

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May 29, 2019

(First Review, Open Until Filled)

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WHY APPLY?

Mono County’s spectacular high altitude setting in Cali-fornia’s Eastern Sierra boasts wide-open spaces, vibrant rural communities and a four-season climate, with unparalleled opportuni-ties for outdoor recreation and access to public land.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic pub-lic-sector management professional to work along-side an engaged Board and play a critical role in enhancing an organization with dedicated employ-ees. If you possess strong interpersonal and lead-ership skills, have an eye for strategically improv-ing public services, and enjoy taking a collabora-tive approach, this is the right position for you!

THE REGION

Situated on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in central California, Mono County co-vers 3,132 square miles and is home to 14,000 residents. Together, the County’s 17 census-designated places and one incorporated town, Mammoth Lakes, create a unique blend of vast rural landscapes and charming communities, with an opportunity for mountain resort living. Destina-tions including Mono Lake, Bodie State Historic Park, Mammoth Mountain, the Humboldt-Toiyabe and Inyo National Forests, and Yosemite National Park bring nearly five million visitors to the County annually, as tourism and outdoor recreation drive the local economy.

The county seat of Bridgeport boasts an iconic, historic courthouse built in 1881. The Bridgeport Valley is known for great trout fishing in streams and lakes, local hot springs, and the nearby Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area for snowmobil-ing and backcountry skiing. Bridgeport is also known for its close proximity to Bodie State Histor-ic Park, California’s official ghost town. From 1877 to 1882, Bodie was known as the ‘wildest town in the West’ and today brings roughly 200,000 visi-tors each year. The County’s only incorporated town is Mammoth Lakes, where about half the county’s population lives. Mammoth Lakes is home to 11,053-foot high Mammoth Mountain. This world-class ski area of-fers 3,500 skiable acres and a reliably long sea-son, often lasting from November through the 4th of July. Mammoth Lakes offers all kinds of winter recreation, including Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snow cat tours, ice skating, tubing, and sledding. When the snow melts, residents and visitors enjoy hiking and backpacking trails leading to the John Muir and Ansel Adams Wilderness Ar-eas, along with mountain biking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, golfing, climbing, horseback riding, and endless sightseeing and photography opportunities. The town is a three-hour drive from Reno, and a five-hour drive to mul-tiple major cities including Las Vegas, Los Ange-les, and Sacramento. The nearby Mammoth Yo-semite Airport offers year-round air service to Los Angeles, and seasonal service to San Francisco and Denver. The town is also home to Mammoth Hospital, a 17-bed Critical Access Hospital with full-time, board-certified staff and 12 outpatient clinics. Mammoth Lakes also has a satellite cam-pus of Cerro Coso Community College.

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In the Antelope Valley, Topaz, Coleville, and Walker offer quiet small town living with easy ac-cess to Nevada’s Carson Valley and Topaz Lake. Thirty minutes south of Bridgeport, the hauntingly beautiful 69.5 square-mile Mono Lake is one of the oldest lakes in the western hemisphere Mono Lake is a unique and peaceful haven for bird watchers and photographers. Along Mono Lake’s shore, the community of Lee Vining provides small-town hospitality, motels, restaurants, service stations, and a market for those passing through or looking to stay. Lee Vining serves as a season-al gateway to world-famous Yosemite National Park, as the park’s eastern entrance at Tioga Pass is 12 miles west of town. Continuing south in the Mono Basin, the June Lake Loop is a popular summer and fall destina-tion for fishing, hiking and photography. In winter, June Mountain Ski Area draws many snow sports enthusiasts. The area’s quaint downtown also of-fers a number of lodges, shops, restaurants and a brewery. Crowley Lake and Swall Meadows sit in southern Mono County and serve as residential communities with room to grow and expansive views. The Tri-Valley is located in the southeast corner of the County at the base of the white mountains and is primarily an agricultural area.

THE COUNTY

Founded in 1861, Mono County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors serving over-lapping four-year terms. The Board of Supervisors provides overall direction to the County and acts as a forum for identifying the needs and desires of citizens, determining community consensus, and matching those needs with available County re-sources. The County employs approximately 270 FTE’s and has a Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget of $101.6 Million.

County departments are led by a combination of elected and appointed officials and include: Ad-ministration, Agriculture Commissioner, Animal Control, Assessor, Finance Director, Behavioral Health, Child Support Services, Clerk Record-er/Registrar/Clerk of the Board, Community De-velopment, County Counsel, District Attorney, Economic Development, Elections, EMS, Envi-ronmental Health, Human Resources, Information Technology, Probation, Public Health, Public Works, Sheriff - Coroner, Social Services, Treas-urer - Tax Collector, Veteran Services, and Work-force Services.

THE DEPARTMENT

Operating with 7 FTE’s on a 2018/2019 budget of $2,453,975, the Mono County Administrative Of-fice plans, monitors, and coordinates County op-erations assuring that Board policies are carried out in the most cost-effective manner. In addition to providing administration and executive man-agement services to the County, the County Ad-ministrative Office also includes the Human Re-sources Department and Risk Management De-partment.

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrative Officer (CAO) assists the Board with planning, organizing, reviewing, managing, and supervising the functions of the County government and represents the Board of Supervisors’ policies and programs with County staff, community organizations, other agencies and the public. The CAO is responsible for review-ing County departments’ annual budget requests and developing final expenditure recommenda-tions for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, and directing County Human Resource, Labor Re-lations, Risk Management Training, and Economic Development functions. The CAO directly super-vises the Human Resources Director, Risk Man-ager, Economic Development & Special Projects Director, Appointed County Department Heads and Agency Directors, and other administrative and support staff assigned to the County Adminis-trative Office. The CAO is expected to balance their time between the County offices in both Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes, focusing on transparency, face-to-face communication with all staff, and bringing collective team-building strate-gies to both offices.

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Other responsibilities include:

➢ Responsible for the development and admin-istration of the County budget. Consults with De-partment heads in the development of budget re-quests, preparation of final revenue and expendi-ture recommendations, and presentation of the budget to the County Board of Supervisors.

➢ Prepares and presents reports regarding budget requirements and needs of County government, approving interdepartmental transfers of fixed as-sets, and developing and presenting recommenda-tions regarding requests for organization changes to the Board of Supervisors.

➢ Directs County Human Resources, Labor Rela-tions, Risk Management, & Training through as-signed executive management staff. Manages and directs central purchasing.

➢ Attends Board of Supervisor meetings, providing recommendations on agenda items, and meets with County Department Heads, answering ques-tions and providing guidance and assistance.

➢ Troubleshoots problems in a variety of County departments as referred by the Board of Supervi-sors provides supervision, training, and work eval-uations for staff assigned to the Administrative Of-fice.

➢ Directs the operations of the County marketing and economic development program through as-signed executive management staff. Works with local resort and business owners and community organizations to enhance the promotion of tourism and commerce in Mono County.

➢ Oversees and maintains the economic efficiency of County government, coordinating studies, ana-lyzing resources, and developing recommendations to assist the County in better meeting the changing needs and requirements of County government.

➢ Periodically reviews the County organization plan, developing recommendations regarding the transfer, reassignment, addition, deletion, and con-solidation of County functions. ➢ Develops long-range plans and goals for improv-ing the development of Mono County, including in-frastructure improvements. ➢ Coordinates the preparation, execution, and management of County contracts and leases.

➢ Administers the County’s Public Defender pro-gram and Grand Jury budget.

➢ Develops, prepares, and presents periodic re-ports to the Board of Supervisors, reviewing the condition, status, and financial circumstances of the County Government.

➢ Performs a variety of special studies, as directed by the Board of Supervisors.

➢ Performs annual and special evaluations of Board appointed Department Heads.

➢ Responds to the most sensitive citizen requests and complaints, referring them to other County management staff, as warranted.

➢ Represents County policies, programs and ser-vices to County staff, the public, community organi-zations, and other government agencies.

OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

Organizational Stability & Strategic Leadership The Board of Supervisors has voiced a desire to partner with an experienced manager to enter a time of stability and progress for the County. There is a strong desire by staff that an environment is created that nurtures teamwork, empowerment, and accountability. There is a need for strong leadership and the development of a plan of action that provides organizational priorities and perfor-mance standards that guides the organization’s actions towards achieving its goals and objectives. Executive Team & Organization Structure While creating policies for organizational and per-sonal performance standards, the next CAO will have the opportunity to begin building a new ex-ecutive team, beginning with the addition of a new Assistant County Manager. Logistically, County offices in both Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes are separated by about an hour drive. The new CAO will need to evaluate the organizational layout of buildings and staff and create a plan that provides consistent management of staff while optimizing customer service.

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Communication & Emotional Intelligence The County requires an effective leader able to manage the organization and culture change con-structively. Practicing emotional intelligence, includ-ing managing one’s own and others’ emotions, as well as effectively facilitating the flow of ideas and information throughout the organization will be nec-essary. There is a need for clearer goals and ex-pectations for staff, consistent and fair accountabil-ity, and a leadership style which challenges the or-ganization to stretch and reach its full potential. The Community Mono County’s unique geography presents man-agement challenges. Of Mono County’s 3,030 square miles, 94% of the County’s land is publicly owned and managed by the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, California State Parks, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The County is also home to Native American tribes. Though much of the County’s population is located within and south of the town of Mammoth Lakes, the county provides essential services to all its rural unincorporated communities, several of which are geographically isolated. The CAO is a visible position expected to maintain ex-cellent communication with staff, citizens and stakeholder groups with a wide array of different personalities and goals. The CAO is expected to have both cultural and political sensitivity for opti-mal organization and community balance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in Business, Public Admin-istration or a related field, and at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional administrative experience in a governmental agency, including at least six (6) years of man-agement responsibility is required.

Advanced educational training in subjects related to the development and administration of county government is highly desirable, along with pos-session of a master’s degree in Public Administra-tion, or a closely related field. Candidates must possess or obtain a valid California Driver’s li-cense by time of hire.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

➢ The successful candidate will have an appreci-ation for Mono County and the Eastern Sierra rural attributes, understanding the area’s remoteness, climate, and immense opportunities, yet also un-derstanding the area’s regional challenges and making sure the County is taking advantage of every opportunity to solve these challenges.

➢ The successful candidate will be an experi-enced administrator and leader who understands all aspects of municipal government and has an appreciation of the challenges currently facing counties and cities. He/she will develop internal policies and operating procedures, and coordinate department operations to maximize efficiency and quality of service.

➢ The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, coach and mentor who will communicate a sense of vision, backed by the County’s Strategic Plan. He or she should be honest, hard-working, ap-proachable and able to establish an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation among staff and the community.

➢ Candidates will have knowledge of all levels of government, legislative and administrative proce-dures, and experience managing a medium size county or city. He/she must demonstrate a proven track record of delivering results, building ac-countability for staff and creating a positive work-ing environment, characterized by teamwork and innovation.

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➢ The new administrator will have excellent skills in working with Boards, both individually and as a corporate body. He or she will have highly devel-oped skills in assisting boards in reaching consen-sus and supporting the board as policy decision makers and will have a track record of implement-ing policies and systems to create and maintain a high-performance, customer service focused, or-ganizational culture. The selected candidate will be politically astute and demonstrate unquestion-able integrity.

➢ Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal government policy development and implementation. The ideal candidate will possess leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution skills, as well as pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.

➢ Proven experience as an innovative problem solver with a forward-thinking approach to County development and the ability to accept and support decisions in a positive manner and take a collabo-rative approach in providing county services.

➢ The successful candidate will have excellent organizational development skills, will delegate appropriately, and have the ability to foster a strong team environment.

➢ The CAO must be an excellent communicator as well as a sensitive and perceptive listener. Strong written and oral communication skills, in-cluding skills as a public speaker, with the ability to be transparent, direct and succinct when needed is essential. He or she will have the ability to es-tablish and maintain effective working relation-ships with department and division heads, other employees, public officials and a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

➢ Ability to confidently work side by side with the Board of Supervisors, treating all members equally and fair in discussion and resolution to maintain an excellent relationship and coordinate politics and objectives across all departments.

➢ The ideal candidate will be a competent and resilient leader who is honest, approachable, ac-cessible, and personable. Showing an understand-ing of local government in a rural setting and com-passion for state and local community issues and needs will bring candidates to the top of the list.

➢ Candidates must have strong conflict resolution skills, be a people person who is approachable, process oriented and personable, and have the abil-ity to gain the respect of staff and the community.

➢ Prior finance and budget experience is desired, with the ability to manage people and resources effectively to assure quality performance and long-term financial sustainability. A track record of being fiscally responsible, showing a strong knowledge of local government finances, and the ability to look down the road to find opportunities or forecast is-sues before they arise is critical to a candidate’s success.

➢ Ability to competently analyze a budget and technical reports, provide solutions and problem solve department cost recommendations, and in-terpret and evaluate staff reports.

➢ Respecting and trusting Department heads to use their resources and skill set to solve problems is a must. The CAO is expected to show interest in the work of all County departments, communicate frequently, and collaborate with department lead-ers and employees at all ranks to solve problems.

➢ The CAO will set the tone for the rest of the County by being fair and decisive, expecting ac-countability, and being willing to make hard deci-sions when necessary, while still bringing positive energy, an appropriate sense of humor, and an understanding of work-life balance.

➢ The CAO will respect staff at all levels, main-taining contact and an even keeled temperament and demeanor, while being open to feedback and continual improvement. This, along with under-standing one’s own strengths and weaknesses, and delegating when necessary, is critical to suc-cess.

➢ The successful candidate will be a big picture thinker who is innovative and has the energy and attention to detail to see challenging ideas through to implementation.

➢ Candidates should have experience finding and obtaining state and federal grants, as well as pri-vate funding, and actively maintain an awareness of state and County issues and opportunities as they arise.

➢ The ideal candidate will be a visionary, with the ability to expressly display ownership of County’s vision to a variety of stakeholders. Candidates may possess any combination of rele-vant education and experience that demonstrates their ability to perform the essential duties and re-sponsibilities. The ideal candidate will be commit-ted to excellent customer service and the continu-ous improvement of County services.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

➢ $165,000 - $190,000 DOQ ➢ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance ➢ Life and AD&D Insurance ➢ CalPERS ➢ Flexible Spending Account ➢ 457/401a Deferred Compensation ➢ Employee Assistance Program ➢ Optional Insurances’ including Accident, Can-

cer/Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, Hospital Confinement Indemnity, Life, Short Term Disability, and Vision Insurance.

➢ Multiple Wellness Programs ➢ 12 Sick Days ➢ 13 Holidays ➢ 2 Personal Holidays ➢ 15 Days’ Vacation ➢ 80 Hours Merit Leave

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